RFQ Invitation Salix DOT REV2 4-15-26.docx

RFQ Invitation Salix DOT REV2 4-15-26

THIS DOCUMENT REPLACES THE DOCUMENT NAMED

“RFQ Invitation Salix DOT Rev 4-15-26” DATED APRIL 15, 2026

DO NOT RESPOND IN IMPACS.

ALL RESPONSES MUST BE SENT TO W. A. KLINGER (BID@WAKLINGER.COM).

CONTACT BLAKE McCORKINDALE AT 712-202-8507 WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

DATE: April 15, 2026 – REV2

TO: All Potential Bidders

FROM: Blake McCorkindale, Project Manager

Iowa DOT is building a new inspection building with a scale and office near the exit to Salix on I29. The project consists of a pre-engineered metal building, a new scale, and site work. Approximate project budget is $3.3 Million.

Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin mid-June 2026 and be completed by December 31, 2026. The state of Iowa is handling all of the design work, and W. A. Klinger, L.L.C., has been hired as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR).

The CMaR process involves prequalifying all bidders. This is an evaluation of potential contractors based on their experience, financial stability, and technical capabilities. Only qualified firms will be invited to bid on the project.

W. A. Klinger invites all potential bidders to complete the attached Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for subcontractors for the bid packages listed below. Bids will not be accepted by any company that has not successfully completed the RFQ process.

Subcontractor Solicitation Schedule

Proposals will be publicly opened, reviewed, tabulated, and sent to submitting firms shortly after submission.

· Site Clearing and Building Demo

· Footing Excavation

· Footing Backfill

· Granular Subbase

· Building Foundations

· SOG

· CIP Stairs

· CIP walls

· Scaled Foundation and Wall

· Scale Deck

· Side Walks

· Pavement Approaches to the building

· Include all rebar

· Interior non-load-bearing walls

· Rough Carpentry Blocking

· Finish Carpentry (Furnish and Install)

· Casework

· Doors, frames and hardware

· Specialties

· Interior Caulking

Please submit your completed RFQ form to bid@waklinger.com.

If you have any questions regarding the project or bid packages, contact Blake McCorkindale at 712-202-8507 or bmccorkindale@waklinger.com. Thank you for your interest in the Iowa Salix DOT Inspection Building.

W. A. KLINGER, L.L.C.

Blake McCorkindale, Project Manager

PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR IOWA DOT SALIX INSPECTION BUILDING. 7PR6+4X, Salix, IA 51052

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INSTRUCTIONS:

· Complete this prequalification form and return the completed PDF to bid@waklinger.com.

· Your RFQ response should be submitted by no later than 4:00 PM CST, Tuesday, April 28, 2026

· Qualified firms will be notified of their eligibility to bid via bid invitation. Bid invites are tentatively scheduled to be distributed on May 1, 2026. Bids will be due at 2:00 PM CST, May 20, 2026.

· Failure to fully complete this form may be grounds for disqualification.

· If you have any questions pertaining to this RFQ, contact Blake McCorkindale at 712-202-8507 or bmccorkindale@waklinger.com. .

· Official changes to this RFQ will be issued via addendum as required and should be acknowledged on your form.

Potential bidders shall provide responses to the following qualification areas:

1. Firm’s Experience as a Contractor

a. Firm name:

b. Physical address:

c. Main point of contact:

d. Bid package(s) of interest (see pages 1-2):

e. Years in business:

f. Annual revenue volume of work completed over the past 3 years:

PREQUALIFICATION FORM

WESTWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT – PHASE 1 – 2025

CONCESSION BUILDINGS & REROOFING PROJECT

1000 REBEL WAY, SLOAN, IA 51055

W. A. KLINGER PREQUALIFICATION FORM

IOWA DOT SALIX INSPECTION BUILDING. 7PR6+4X, Salix, IA 51052 i.

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h. Current construction market(s) served (residential, commercial, specific industries):

2. Capacity of Key Personnel

a. Based on the tentative schedule dates (June 1, 2026 start; December, 31 2026 completion), does your firm have the capacity to meet the project schedule with your proposed team? YES |_| NO |_|

3. Technical Competence

a. Given the information available, does your firm have the technical competence to successfully perform the specified scope of work? YES |_| NO |_|

4. Capability to Perform

a. Insurance requirements for subcontractors are listed below.

$1,000,000 BI by disease for each employee $1,000,000 BI disease aggregate

Commercial General Liability

$2,000,000 aggregate

$2,000,000 aggregate

The amounts of insurance required in the above section may be satisfied by the limits specified or by any combination of primary and umbrella limits, so long as the total amount of insurance is not less than the limits specified.

b. Given the information available, does your firm have the capability to successfully perform the specified scope of work? YES |_| NO |_|

5. Past Performance of the Firm

a. In the past 10 years, has your firm failed to complete a project? YES |_| NO |_|

b. List previous litigation filed by or against your firm in the last 10 years. Include a brief description of the situation and outcome:

d. Please provide 3 owner references from past projects:

6. Safety Record

a. List your Experienced Modification Rate (EMR) for the past 3 years:

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8. Compliance with State and Federal Law

a. Have you received any fines or citations from OSHA or the DNR in the past 3 years? YES |_| NO |_| If yes, provide a description and explanation of each:

If yes, provide a description and explanation of each:

9. Availability and Familiarity with the Project Location

If no, explain:

10. Acknowledge RFQ Addenda (if any) a.

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